to analyze sociodemographic variables associated with insufficient physical activity level in Bahian quilombolas. this was a cross-sectional study with data on sociodemographic characteristics and level of physical activity using a standardized form, administered through interviews with a representative sample of adults living in quilombosin the geographical region of Bahia; crude and adjusted logistic regression was used. 850 participants were included whose average age was 45.0+ 17.0 years; 61.2% were female; prevalence of physical inactivity was 21.9%(95% CI 19.1; 24.7); insufficient physical activity level among adult quilombolas was higher among the elderly (OR 2.12; 95% CI 1.29; 3.49) and individuals who did not work (OR 1.47; 95% CI 1.01; 2, 14). being elderly and not working is associated with insufficient physical activity in quilombolas.